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(H90.3) Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
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2 771 022 in individuals diagnosis sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral confirmed
Diagnosis sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral is diagnosed Men are 2.88% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
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Women receive the diagnosis sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Absence or low individual and public risk
Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral - what does this mean
Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral is a type of hearing loss that occurs when there is damage to the inner ear or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain. it is caused by damage to the hair cells in the cochlea or to the auditory nerve, which can be caused by noise exposure, aging, certain medications, or genetic conditions.
What happens during the disease - sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral is a type of hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. it occurs when the tiny hair cells in the cochlea are damaged or not functioning properly, preventing sound waves from being converted into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain. in some cases, the damage is due to genetic factors, exposure to loud noises, infections, certain medications, or head trauma.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Hearing test (audiometry)
- Audiogram
- Tympanometry
- Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) test
- CT scan or MRI of the head
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Restore hearing function to the patient.
- Assessment of the patient's hearing loss using audiometric tests.
- Identification of the underlying cause of the hearing loss.
- Prescription of hearing aids.
- Referral to a specialist for cochlear implant surgery.
- Provision of hearing rehabilitation services such as auditory training and speech therapy.
- Counseling on the use of assistive listening devices.
- Use of medications to reduce inflammation and improve hearing.
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor the patient's progress.
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral - Prevention
Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral can be prevented by avoiding exposure to loud noises, wearing protective ear gear when exposed to loud noises, and avoiding certain medications that can cause hearing loss. additionally, regular hearing checkups should be done to ensure that any hearing loss is caught and treated early.